Find Food
Project Bread FoodSource Hotline
Project Bread FoodSource Hotline
Call Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline
1-800-645-8333
For anyone in Massachusetts who needs food assistance, start by calling the FoodSource Hotline. Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline is toll-free and confidential, at 1-800-645-8333.
Greater Boston Food Bank
Project Bread FoodSource Hotline
The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) partners with more than 600 hunger-relief agencies, including food pantries, community meal programs and other food assistance providers throughout the nine counties and 190 towns and cities across Eastern Massachusetts. The Greater Boston Food Bank also offer assistance with SNAP enrollment.
Abundance Boston
Download the Abundance Boston App produced by Vital Village to search for food retailers, farmers markets, meal sites, food pantries, and more.
For more information, visit Vital Village.
Apply for SNAP Benefits
HIP & SNAP at Farmers Markets
You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) administers SNAP benefits. SNAP provides a monthly benefit to buy nutritious foods. To get SNAP, you must be low-income and be a U.S. citizen or legal noncitizen (restrictions apply). Eligibility for SNAP benefits
You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) administers SNAP benefits. SNAP provides a monthly benefit to buy nutritious foods. To get SNAP, you must be low-income and be a U.S. citizen or legal noncitizen (restrictions apply). Eligibility for SNAP benefits depends on financial and non-financial criteria.
Find out how to apply or reapply for your SNAP Benefits today.
HIP & SNAP at Farmers Markets
HIP & SNAP at Farmers Markets
HIP & SNAP at Farmers Markets
Most Boston farmers markets accept the:
- Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), and
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps) benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.
Double Up Food Bucks
HIP & SNAP at Farmers Markets
HIP & SNAP at Farmers Markets
Boston Double Up Food Bucks is a SNAP incentive program. You can get 50% off fresh fruits and vegetables at participating stores with your EBT card. Get a daily discount of $5 to $10 at participating stores.
Use Double Up to bring home more fresh produce today!